Post by: Rob on August 21, 2012, 10:09:19 PM
A friend of mine offered to build a presentation box for me. He asked me to select a handgun, and he would build a box for it that held not only the gun, but a set of cartridges and all the cleaning supplies needed to maintain it.
I had seen his work before and it took me all of about 10 seconds to take him up on the offer!
I made things challenging for him and selected my scoped Ruger Redhawk 44 RM. Here are the results.
I am amazed at the work he did. It is stunning.
Before anyone asks, he only does this for friends and refuses to take money for his work. I am honored that he did this for me! Thanks Bill!
Post by: Rob on August 21, 2012, 10:10:14 PM
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Post by: Rob on August 21, 2012, 10:27:38 PM
The top and bottom is Dark English Walnut.
The sides are walnut
The dust gaurd (rim around the edge on the inside) is cherry
The little lid inside is walnut, with a maple edging, and an ebony handle.
He is a real artist. I believe he put in over 100 hours into this project.
I forgot the makers mark!
Post by: Bigluke1981 on August 21, 2012, 10:28:04 PM
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Post by: 762Armo on August 23, 2012, 01:49:15 PM
I believe he put in over 100 hours into this project.
Woah, I was gonna try to make an el cheapo box in 10 min and stain it. This just makes me feel like a lazy effer. What a great job, how can I become friends with your friend? :chuckle:
Post by: Rob on August 23, 2012, 04:26:24 PM
When I try to build stuff with wood, it is always ugly, but solid and tough. Basically it could survive a hurricane but looks like it already went through one.
Post by: Fishstiq on August 23, 2012, 04:40:45 PM
That right there is something that gets passed down to kids and grand kids with a story about the person who created it!
Post by: Rob on August 24, 2012, 10:55:35 AM
Bucksnort, if you happen to see this thread, this is the handgun I bought from you a few years ago!
Post by: bigdave on August 31, 2012, 08:44:50 PM
Post by: Rob on September 04, 2012, 02:16:25 PM
sure.
Post by: Rob on September 04, 2012, 02:17:04 PM
Post by: bigdave on September 04, 2012, 02:55:02 PM